American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.”

Purchasing 111

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 111

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

AI offers government agencies unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making and deliver better services to citizens. Identify specific use cases where AI can add value, whether it’s improving service delivery, enhancing operational efficiency or addressing regulatory compliance.”

Quality 52

Quality Data Import Ethics 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Understanding these factors and applying them appropriately ensures effective and efficient procurement that aligns with organizational policies and objectives. However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods. What is Solicitation in Procurement?

Procurement 94

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 94

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 9, 2024

We need to consider quality, lead time, supplier reputation, warranty, maintenance, operational expenses, carriage, insurance, and many more aspects. Lower priced procurements often come with defects, reduced efficiency, poor environmental consequences, and high operational requirements.

Price 59

Price Supplier Quality Procurement 59

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The HR Line of Business and Quality Service Management Office completed this year-old effort earlier this summer to update the HR business reference architecture. This is really important to create more confidence in the governmentwide dashboards.”

Management 111

Management Quality Data Import 111

Extract Systems

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Quality Assurance (QA) is commonly thought of as one of the final steps in the development cycle prior to release, which makes sense as generally a final round of testing is the last hold before a release goes out. Communication between developers and quality assurance as code is being built is very mutually beneficial as well.

Quality 52

Quality End to End Utilities Efficiency 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This shift in ownership and governance is underpinned by the principle of data as a product (DaaP), where data is treated as a valuable, high-quality asset, just like any physical product an organization offers. This includes defining product requirements, managing product lifecycles, and ensuring product quality and consistency.

Data 73

Data Management Quality Supply Chain 73

GovLoop

MAY 1, 2024

Set quality standards and weed out low-quality data. Establish rules for tagging unstructured data to allow for efficient AI searches. For more ideas about how to use data in important and innovative ways, download it here: Get the guide Photo by Scott Webb at pexels.com Favorite Accessible: Simple to retrieve.

Data 52

Data End to End Quality Ethics 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

In this guide, we walk you through the process of adapting LLMs to specific domains with parameter efficient fine-tuning techniques made accessible through Amazon SageMaker integrations with Hugging Face. Depending on the use case, it’s important to use high-quality data that is representative of the model’s intended use.

Import 119

Import Data Quality Efficiency 119

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sustainability Breakfast Briefing on February 20, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland, featured a panel of sustainability experts from AWS customers and partners, as well as educational talks on important sustainability themes. Leveraging AI however, can accelerate the collection of ESG reporting and facilitate insights.

Sustainability 80

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 80

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. By working closely with suppliers, organizations can ensure quality, on-time deliveries, and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Such access is in the public interest because it promotes efficiency and realism.

Transparency 98

Transparency Data Procurement Management 98

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 8, 2024

This can help them answer customer queries efficiently, pinpoint significant changes to contracts, and assess risks such as fraud more accurately. Common use cases in public sector could be determining the best way to reduce Friday afternoon congestion, or how to manage building utilities more efficiently.

Transparency 78

Transparency Efficiency Data Utilities 78

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Subcontractor Management Effective subcontractor management is crucial for the success of government contracts. Key Areas for Due Diligence: Financial stability Past performance Technical capabilities Compliance history Quality control processes 3.

Management 52

Management Government Government Quality 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Before G-Cloud, the average IT tender elicited three to four bids; after G-Cloud, it elicits eight or nine.

Procurement 137

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 137

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

According to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 — which established and expanded the program — its goals are to promote “data fluency and data collaboration;” “increased data analytics use in critical decisionmaking areas;” “data integration integration and standardization;” and increase efficiencies in the department.

Data 98

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 98

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

These tools enhance efficiency and change how governmental bodies collaborate, access information and serve the public. They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies.

Collaboration 69

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integration 69

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

To enhance our status and ensure that we are providing optimum value without reducing quality, we can work to a LEAN approach. The logic behind LEAN is to reduce waste and make processes more efficient. Are they planning the route to be the most efficient or are they doubling back on themselves? How much stock is being held?

Inventory 59

Inventory Manufacturing Transportation Transportation 59

Extract Systems

APRIL 9, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of government technology, the importance of data governance and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be overstated. As government agencies increasingly turn to generative AI solutions, the implications of poor data quality become even more pronounced.

Transparency 52

Transparency Data Integration Integrity 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As Americans’ expectations of government services continues to grow, harnessing generative AI (GenAI) provides leaders with opportunities to improve delivery through streamlined software development, enhanced workforce efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

IT 97

IT Ethics Participation Networking 97

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The changes provide not just incremental improvements for efficiency and integrity of proceedings, but also changes to reflect developing societal norms, such as environmental impact and diversity. Also, our 2024 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules came into effect on 1 June 2024, which is a refinement of the well-received 2018 version.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Innovation Leadership Integration 52

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Although manual testing is necessary in some situations, such as when precise knowledge of a specific function is important, it doesn’t scale to meet the number and variety of applications in agencies’ growing lists of initiatives. A manual approach is slower than automation and unlikely to find errors as quickly.

End to End 105

End to End Integration Integrity Efficiency 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Such access is in the public interest because it promotes efficiency and realism.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Procurement Management 64

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

Quality Requirements : They describe the quality and specifications of the goods , services , or works required. Importance of Accuracy and Clarity The accuracy and clarity of bidding documents are crucial. Invitation to Bid : They formally invite potential bidders to submit their bids.

Public Procurement 91

Public Procurement Bidding Procurement Bidder 91

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

Why customer experience (CX) is so important Customer experience can be applied across the entire customer journey, not just one point in time. CX drives efficiencies in marketing spend (as measured by business KPIs like click-through rates, content views, or email open rates).

Data 73

Data Efficiency Demand Import 73

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Depending on the industry and project, bid proposals can vary, but the essential elements include: The client’s name Your business details Project description Services provided Pricing estimate Terms and conditions Estimated timeline The competitive bid process aims to secure the best possible quality and price for products and services.

Bidding 52

Bidding Price Quality Budget 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

Serra e Moura pointed out, in 1923, the ICC Court was established in Paris by a group of entrepreneurs, aiming to provide clients with an efficient dispute resolution mechanism. This shift creates a more cost-efficient legal department, and ultimately allows more time and energy to be directed at the creative process itself.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Negotiation Buyers Price 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Nonetheless, the tribunal underscored the importance of proactive conflict disclosures, and advocated for a rigorous assessment to avoid risks associated with non-disclosure and potential ethical concerns. Another focus was the tension between due process and efficiency in arbitration proceedings.

Ethics 52

Ethics Balance Import Integration 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Our history has shown how cyclical the importance placed on building codes and their enforcement has been. The inspection process can be streamlined by using multi-disciplined inspectors, allowing for a more efficient use of human resources, reducing the need for a large staff of specialized inspectors.

Balance 59

Balance Media Import Quality 59

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 30, 2024

And so being able to kind of pump out the design products and being able to deliver documentation to the team of folks that build these things to be able to have paper on hand, to be able to say, here’s the steps I need to take to build this thing has just been like less efficient than they expected. Actually reflect reality.

IT 115

IT Supplier Efficiency Capacity 115

The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Cambridge English Dictionary defines transparency as “the quality of being in an open way without secrets” and is defined in the Cambridge Business English Dictionary as a “situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.”

Transparency 100

Transparency Negotiation Price Procurement 100

Tracker Intelligence

APRIL 6, 2024

Introduction to Project Management Consultancy Tenders In today’s ever-changing business landscape project management consultancy tenders have become more and more important. The Importance of Tenders in Project Management Consultancy For project management consultancies, tenders act as a vital gateway to new projects and expanding business.

Project Management 52

Project Management Tender Consulting Management 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 11, 2024

She is passionate about championing alternative dispute resolution across Africa and beyond and fostering a culture of cooperation, efficiency, and excellence among the diverse stakeholders involved in dispute resolution. The use of AFSA services is cost-efficient for our clients. Jackson Moot Court Competition 2021 with my peers.

Efficiency 98

Efficiency Quality Demand Collaboration 98

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

And developing personalized health and care is becoming a major driver to deliver higher quality of care at lower costs. Now we’re seeing the vast promise of generative AI in healthcare and life sciences, with the potential to accelerate innovations and increase efficiencies across the care continuum.

Data 83

Data Innovation Sustainability Strategic Planning 83

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Containers enhance and modernize public sector applications with improved application quality, portability, security, scalability, and fault isolation. In the public sector, where security, compliance, and efficiency are paramount, GitOps can be a transformative approach when combined with Amazon EKS.

Efficiency 125

Efficiency Total Cost of Ownership Data Insurance 125

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Why Construction Sales Leads Are Critical for Success Construction sales leads are important because they provide companies with direct access to new business opportunities and help them expand their customer base and revenue. This multi-faceted approach enhances brand awareness and contributes to sustainable sales expansion.

Media 52

Media Quality Sustainability Integration 52